Chris Lang
About
Chris graduated from the University of Toronto with a Bachelor in Science Physical Therapy in 1994. He continued his post graduate courses and completed McKenzie A, B, C, D, and achieved his certification in acupuncture from the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada (CAFCI) and also became certified in Gunn Intramuscular Stimulation (CGIMS). With a keen interest in in orthopaedics, he also completed his manual therapy levels and quadrant courses, and then become credentialed in both peripheral and spinal manipulation.
Chris worked in Toronto, Owen Sound, and St. Catherines before returning to his hometown of Ottawa in 1998. He worked at Gloucester Pro Physio from 1998 until 2000 when he became partner and manager at Pro Physio Bank Street. He has continued his post graduate courses of interest including introductory vestibular and concussion rehab, treatment of the acute and chronic MVA, functional conditioning (Matheson), TMJ (APTEI), advanced shoulder physiotherapy (Cameron Bennett), Pain management (Neil Pearson), chronic neck pain management (Carol Kennedy) and Critical Thinking in Physical Therapy.
He has also participated in special interest groups and courses including Dynamic Taping, Ottawa Sports Medicine Journal Club.
Languages
- English
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